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| Overview |
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Solar Panels fitted on your roof will collect heat from the sun and convert it to electricity to run household appliances and lighting. This is done using photovoltaic (PV) cells. |
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This provides around 40% of all electricity consumed by the average domestic household. |
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Constant sun is not required as the PV cells can keep working even on cloudy days! |
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Eco-friendly: the average household can save around 1200kg carbon dioxide a year. |
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If the system produces more energy than used by the household this can be sold back to the National Grid further reducing electricity bills! |
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The PV cells come in both grey, blue and transparent tiles. The option is also available to integrate the cells into your current roof tiles. |
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South facing roof is preferable as the stronger the sunlight, the more electricity produced. |
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| Costs and Savings: |
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The average system costs between £8k -14k depending on the size |
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On average this can save you £200 per year on your electiricy bill |
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Unused electricity can be sold back to the National Grid further reducing your bills! |
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| Planning and Grants: |
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Planning is only required if you are in a conservation area of if they panels are large, Echome can check this with the planning agency for you. |
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Solar photovoltaics is one of the supported technologies within the DTI's Low Carbon Buildings Programme providing grants for microgeneration technologies for householders, community organisations, schools, the public sector and businesses. Visit our Grants page for details. |
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